2012 Hyundai Tucson: Transmission slipping
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Tucson report: transmission slipping. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 38,150 miles.
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints for the 2012 Tucson in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11483215 (filed 09/07/2022): “I was driving down the interstate, going approximately 70mph, and my 2012 hyundai tucson started having difficulty maintaining speed. the engine started revving up while the car was still slowing down. suddenly, i felt a knock and smoke started bellowing out o…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11454743 (filed 03/01/2022): “My 2012 tucson engine, with 62,000 miles, locked up on 09/22/21 while i was on a trip, without warning & no check engine light came on. luckily, i was able to coast to the small shoulder. it suddenly seized on a stretch of i15 in the mountains of the mohave de…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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